How sweet the sound: research evidence for the use of music in Alzheimer's dementia.
The purpose of this article is to provide an evidence-based synthesis of the research literature on music intervention for agitated behavior in Alzheimer's dementia. A qualitative review of the literature supported music as a low-cost, simple alternative to traditional methods of management, with minimal risk to the client. A rating system assigning levels of evidence to support these interventions was used, and implications for nursing practice innovations and further research are discussed.
Witzke
Jan
J
William Jewell College, Department of Nursing, Liberty, Missouri, USA.
Rhone
Rebecca A
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Backhaus
Diane
D
Shaver
Nanette A
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D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D001526:Behavioral Symptoms / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D009146:Music; D009147:Music Therapy; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*